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Nicholas Tukiri

Pakuranga,AUK

Summary

Hard working Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 6 years of clinical experience. Displays a comprehensive background in providing patient-centered care, rehabilitation, a broad spectrum of treatment modalities and tailored plans that maximise patient functionality and quality of life. Enthusiastic team player with experience in mentorship as well as being an excellent communicator with outstanding rapport-building skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Physiotherapist

Physio Edge
Chiswick, London
10.2023 - 11.2025
  • Managed a private physiotherapy caseload, and management of payment and insurance claims.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to identify potential solutions for challenging cases.
  • Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
  • Utilized specialized skills in manual therapy, including taping, dry needling, spinal manipulation, and soft tissue therapy.
  • Provided evidence-based rehabilitation exercise programs
  • Provided mentorship and CPD sessions for new graduate Physiotherapists

Outpatient Physical Therapist

West Middlesex Hospital
West Middlesex , London
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed a busy caseload in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting.
  • Supervised Physical Therapist Assistants during treatment sessions when applicable.
  • Provided therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, posture and range of motion.
  • Performed manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue therapy, spinal manipulation, and taping to increase function and reduce pain.
  • Worked successfully within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assisted with discharge planning by providing instructions on home exercise programs and safety precautions.

Physiotherapist

Physio Moves Takanini
Takanini, Auckland
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Conduct a thorough musculoskeletal assessment of the patient's clinical presentation, including the patient's strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, and motor function.
  • Recognized signs of complications arising from injury or disease process that require referral to other healthcare professionals.
  • Lead physiotherapist of multiple rugby teams, involving sideline management and post-game care.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients based on their diagnosis and condition, using up-to-date, evidence-based research.
  • Conducted manual therapy modalities to help restore function, and reduce pain. These included dry needling, taping, spinal manipulation, and soft tissue therapy.

Lead Sports Physiotherapist

Auckland Rugby
Auckland, Auckland
06.2016 - 09.2021
  • Lead Sports Physiotherapist for both the first XV and junior representative rugby teams within the East Auckland area.
  • Consulted with coaches about ways to minimize risk factors associated with high intensity training programs.
  • Administered manual therapies such as massage therapy or joint mobilization when necessary.
  • Sideline management of games and identifying injuries, including concussions.
  • Relocation of on-field dislocations.
  • Return to sport testing to ensure players are fit to take the field.

Physiotherapist

Pakuranga Physiotherapy
Pakuranga, Auckland
12.2018 - 11.2020
  • Worked under an array of senior physiotherapists, with weekly CPD opportunities.
  • Assessed patient's strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture and motor function.
  • Maintained detailed records regarding patient assessments, treatments provided and progress notes.
  • Conducted regular home visits and home assessments within the local community.
  • Regular return-to-sport testing following surgical intervention, most commonly ACLR.
  • Developed individualised treatment plans for patients based on their diagnosis and condition.
  • Implemented manual therapy techniques to aid in restoring function and managing pain levels

Education

Manual Therapy and Spinal Manipulation

New Zealand Manipulative Therapy Association
Auckland
10-2019

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland
11-2018

Skills

  • Orthopaedic assessment
  • Neurological assessment
  • Safety assessment
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Physical health promotion
  • Chronic pain management and pain education
  • Research and Evidence-based practice
  • Community Care
  • Spinal manipulation
  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Geriatric physiotherapy
  • Workplace injury prevention
  • Therapeutic exercise prescription
  • Sports injury management
  • Staff training
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation

Certification

  • Certificate in manual therapy and spinal manipulation
  • Concussion identification and management through AXIS sport New Zealand

Affiliations

  • Passionate about leading an active and healthy lifestyle
  • Keen interest in Rugby and Cricket
  • Passionate traveler with a keen interest in experiencing new countries, cultures and food.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Physiotherapist

Physio Edge
10.2023 - 11.2025

Outpatient Physical Therapist

West Middlesex Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2023

Physiotherapist

Physio Moves Takanini
11.2020 - 02.2022

Physiotherapist

Pakuranga Physiotherapy
12.2018 - 11.2020

Lead Sports Physiotherapist

Auckland Rugby
06.2016 - 09.2021

Manual Therapy and Spinal Manipulation

New Zealand Manipulative Therapy Association

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Auckland University of Technology

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